Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£140
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
George T. Stagg
★ 5.00
£142
| Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | George T. Stagg |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57% | 69.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £139.95 | £141.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £140 vs £142.
For beginners: Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£139.95 vs £141.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (69.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£141.95 vs £139.95)
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Speyside 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU 17/A106 #1) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy George?
George T. Stagg Bourbon (2015 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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